All-Age Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: All Ages / Families, Ages 0-12 months, Ages 13-24 months, Ages 24-36 months, Age 3, Age 4, Age 5

Program Type: Home Page Feed, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Description:

Families with children of all ages engage in an active storytime that lets us talk, read, play, move, and sing together in the Children's Library! This program engages both the caregiver and the child together, so all at

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Photographs & Video

Photographs and video may be taken by Library staff during this event and used for Library publicity purposes, including in print and on social media. Please let a staff member know if you do not wish to be photographed.

Photographing, filming, or recording patrons or staff by anyone other than Library staff is prohibited without the express advance permission of the Library Director.

Thank you.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Family Games

2:00pm–3:00pm

Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Age 3, Age 4, Age 5, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Program Type: Games & Activities

Description:

Families with children ages 3 years and up are invited to drop in for some fun family gaming on a summer afternoon. Try a new board game or jigsaw puzzle from the Library's collection! No registration.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

3D Print a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

3:30pm–4:30pm

Adults

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Donofrio Family Technology Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Home Page Feed, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Description:

Join us this week to learn how to create a tic-tac-toe game on the Library's 3D printer.

Making STEAM is an initiative to offer activities and programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to the community. Find out about the wide array of instructional programs, hands-on workshops, and special events the Library has to offer for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Chibi Chats: Manga Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm

Grades 6–8, Teens

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Kellen Family Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Grades 6–8, Teens

Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Registration Required

Description:

Let's talk manga! On the third Monday of each month, we will read the first volume in a series, or a single volume of stand-alone manga.

The title for this month is: Insomniacs After School by Makoto Ojiro.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Esport Experience: Smash Bros Ultimate

4:30pm–5:30pm

Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Leir Children’s Program Room

Age Group: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6–8

Program Type: Special Programs, Technology & STEAM

Registration Required

Description:

For students entering Grades 3-8 in Fall 2025. Esports is all about positive social/emotional growth through gaming. Learn and compete in Smash Bros Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch in a hands-on instructive way.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Summer Mah Jong for Beginners

5:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Bossidy Commons

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Description:

Think Mah Jong isn't for you? Think again!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Summer Reading Retreat

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Morris Wing

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Programs

Registration Required

Description:

All the fun of reading without the pressure of reading and discussing an assigned book!

Online: Next Chapter Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions, Home Page Feed, Special Programs

Description:

Next Chapter Book Club is a unique community-based book club program for adolescents (16 & up) and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members love books for the same reasons most people do: they enjoy being trans

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Online Programs

The Ridgefield Library cannot guarantee your security or privacy on third party websites or applications.

The Making of Candlewood Lake with Mike Allen

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ridgefield Library

Room: Main Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures & Panels

Registration Required

Description:

It’s Connecticut’s largest water body - 11 miles long, 5,000 acres, and 46 billion gallons of water. And yet, Candlewood Lake is so much more than just a gorgeous recreational asset.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Poetry in the Garden: Voices From Marginalized America

7:00pm–8:30pm

Adults

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Room: Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music & Performances, Special Programs

Description:

Join us in the Garden at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center as renowned poets share Voices From Marginalized America. All readings are free and begin at 7:00. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking onsite.